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Raphinha, Lopez hit braces as Barcelona trounce Elche
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut.
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Spain's World Cup hero Torres saves PSG's blushes at Rennes
Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes.
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Israel concedes soldier likely shot Al Jazeera journalist
The Israeli army conceded for the first time Monday that it was likely Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead by an Israeli soldier who mistook her for a militant.
Russia revokes print licence of independent paper, jails ex-reporter for treason
Russian courts on Monday revoked the print licence of top independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta and jailed a respected ex-reporter for 22 years for treason, in the latest moves against the media and journalists.
Suspects on the run after deadly Canada stabbing rampage
Canadian police scoured Saskatchewan and neighboring provinces on Monday in a major manhunt for two fugitives suspected of carrying out a stabbing spree that killed 10 people and wounded 15.
Vakatawa forced to end rugby career for medical reasons - club
France international centre Virimi Vakatawa has been forced to call time on his rugby career for medical reasons, his club side Racing 92 announced on Monday.
Floods cripple Indian tech hub Bangalore
Floods blamed on shoddy infrastructure crippled Indian IT hub Bangalore on Monday, with employees in the huge tech sector told to work from home and dozens of areas reportedly left without drinking water.
Are PSG primed for Champions League success at last after keeping Mbappe?
For Paris Saint-Germain, each season begins with the question of whether this might be their year in the Champions League, which kicks off for Kylian Mbappe and his team-mates against Juventus on Tuesday.
Australian tennis great Court says admiration of Williams not reciprocated
Australian tennis great Margaret Court says her admiration for Serena Williams is not reciprocated after the American retired just one major short of equalling her all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
French trial opens over 2016 Nice massacre
Eight suspects went on trial Monday over the July 2016 terror attack in the Mediterranean city of Nice, where an Islamist extremist killed 86 people by driving a truck into thousands of locals and tourists celebrating France's national day.
OPEC+ agrees oil output cut to prop up prices
The OPEC+ oil cartel agreed Monday to cut production for the first time in more than a year as it seeks to lift prices that have tumbled due to recession fears.
Pogba back in training for Juventus
Paul Pogba is back training for his team Juventus as he recovers from his knee injury, the Serie A club confirmed to AFP on Monday.
Sikh Indian cricketer trolled for dropped catch in Pakistan clash
A torrent of online abuse hit Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh on Monday after he dropped a catch against Pakistan, with much of the vitriol focusing on the fact that he is from the Sikh minority.
Venice gets a dose of Harry Styles fever
Fans went wild for the arrival of music star Harry Styles in Venice on Monday, but any discussion of controversies around his film "Don't Worry Darling" was quickly shut down.
African players in Europe: Nigerians among the goals
Nigerians Kelechi Iheanacho and Umar Sadiq were among the Africans who scored in the major European leagues at the weekend.
Queen Elizabeth II's 15 prime ministers
Liz Truss, who won the Conservative party leadership election on Monday, will become the 15th UK prime minister during the reign of head of state Queen Elizabeth II.
Verstappen's 'cool' draws warm praise from Red Bull
Red Bull team leadership on Monday continued to heap praise on driver Max Verstappen's cool under pressure as he won the Dutch Grand Prix while Ferrari's boss lamented his team's meltdown.
Reece James signs new long-term deal at Chelsea
Chelsea and England defender Reece James has signed a new five-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2027, the Premier League club announced on Monday.
Strong earthquake in southwest China kills 21
At least 21 people were killed when a strong earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday, state media reported, as violent tremors in a remote region damaged homes and left some areas without electricity.
Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto's victory in presidential vote
Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld William Ruto's victory in the August 9 presidential election, ending weeks of political uncertainty and delivering a blow to challenger Raila Odinga who had alleged fraud in the poll.
Engineers breach Pakistan lake as flood misery grows for millions
Engineers breached Pakistan's biggest freshwater lake to drain water threatening nearby towns, officials said Monday, as heavy rain poured misery on millions affected by the country's worst floods in history.
UN warns famine 'at the door' in Somalia
The UN's humanitarian chief warned Monday that drought-ravaged Somalia was on the brink of famine for the second time in just over a decade, and time was running out to save lives.
Police in Argentina arrest companion of Kirchner attacker: media
Argentine police arrested on Sunday a companion of the man who attempted to shoot Vice President Cristina Kirchner after the politician's lawyers said the assailant "didn't act alone," local media reported.
OPEC+ weighs output decision, with a possible cut
The OPEC+ oil cartel is expected to agree on another small production increase Monday, though it could opt to cut output to lift prices that have tumbled over recession fears.
Finch under microscope as tough New Zealand series looms
Under-pressure Aaron Finch insisted Monday he was still "a pretty good" player after a horror run with the bat as Australia's limited overs captain bids to find form against New Zealand this week.
Bookish and traumatised: the real Marilyn Monroe comes to Venice
Sixty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe is back in the limelight as the subject of the buzzy Netflix biopic 'Blonde', which premiers at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
Pregnant women caught in Pakistan floods desperate for aid
With a swollen belly, aching feet and her four-year-old daughter in tow, Fahmidah Bibi keeps an eye out for a doctor who is rumoured to be due a visit at the campsite she now calls home, after being forced to flee her village because of flooding.
At least 10 dead, 15 wounded in Canada stabbing rampage
A stabbing spree in an Indigenous community and a nearby town in Canada's Saskatchewan province left at least 10 people dead and 15 wounded on Sunday, police said, as they launched a manhunt for two suspects in one of the nation's deadliest incidents of mass violence.
Dad-to-be Savea to miss All Blacks Bledisloe Test in Australia
Dynamic number eight Ardie Savea was on Monday left out of a 33-man All Blacks squad to travel to Australia for a Rugby Championship Test while he awaits the birth of his child.
Kyrgios stuns Medvedev at US Open, Gauff advances
Australia's Nick Kyrgios sent defending champion Daniil Medvedev tumbling out of the US Open on Sunday as US teenager Coco Gauff reached the quarter-finals for the first time.
Kyrgios fired up by not letting people down in Medvedev triumph
Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios sent defending champion Daniil Medvedev crashing out of the US Open in an explosive last-16 clash on Sunday and revealed he is motivated by "not letting people down".
Kenya in tense wait for Supreme Court verdict on election
Kenyans anxiously awaited a Supreme Court ruling Monday on petitions challenging the outcome of the August presidential election, with weeks of political uncertainty looming if the poll is annulled.
Kyrgios at same level as Djokovic and Nadal, says Medvedev
Danill Medvedev said Nick Kyrgios is playing at such a high level that he merits comparison with Grand Slam heavyweights Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Tomljanovic ousts Samsonova to reach US Open quarters
Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic followed up her victory over Serena Williams with another battling performance to beat Liudmila Samsonova and reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday.